What are B Vitamins? B vitamins are a group of water-soluble nutrients that play an important role in many aspects of body function. Although each B vitamin has its own unique functions, they also work synergistically. With the exception of vitamin B12 they are not stored in the body so need to be constantly replenished. The need for B vitamins increases during times of stress and illness. Functions and Benefits of B vitamins Energy production Digestion Cardiovascular health Protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism Mental health and nervous system function Skin...
Overview of vitamin B What is vitamin B complex and what does it do? Vitamin B is the name for a group of eight B vitamins that are essential for the healthy functioning of the body, while vitamin B complex is a supplement containing all the B vitamins you need each day.1 Vitamin B complex usually contains these nutrients:2 thiamin (vitamin B1) riboflavin (vitamin B2) niacin (vitamin B3) pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) pyridoxine (vitamin B6) biotin (vitamin B7) folic acid (vitamin B9) – this is the synthetic version of folate cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) Each...